Labour MEPs pledge support for Equal Love campaign in Europe

All Labour’s representatives at the European Parliament have signed their support for the Equal Love campaign, which aims to allow equal access for gay and straight couples to civil partnerships and marriage.

He said: “Many MEPs from all political groups support equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. In the UK, this includes ending the ban on same-sex marriage and different-sex partnerships.

On hearing of the MEPs’ support for the Equal Love campaign, LGBT campaigner Peter Tatchell said there was “huge appreciation to Labour MEPs for supporting the Equal Love campaign.

“It’s great to have all 13 Labour MEPs backing the campaign for equality. In the European Parliament, they have been steadfast allies and pioneers for LGBT human rights. Political support for our legal case in the European Court of Human Rights is really important.”